In Gui Mei's view, his eldest brother's main purpose in meeting Chen Jianjun had been to enter that treasure land.
There had been no need to bring Chen Xin over as well.
Xu Xiao did not speak. Dugu Bo took over, saying, "Second Brother, you're thinking too simply."
"If I'm not mistaken, Eldest Brother originally intended to have Chen Jianjun protect us."
"But things changed, so he settled for the next best thing and had his son come instead."
"With Chen Xin here, it's practically the same as having Chen Jianjun here."
"We have a backer now, and we haven't suffered any losses. We're still free, too."
Yue Guan stared blankly as he listened to Dugu Bo. "Wait, Dugu Bo, when did you get so smart?"
"Did Chen Jianjun feed you something when you met him? Is your brain working better now?"
Dugu Bo curled his lip and shot Yue Guan a look. He could not be bothered with this guy.
Xu Xiao nodded from the side. "That's roughly what Dugu means."
"With what we have right now, being able to meet Chen Jianjun was already good fortune."
"To accomplish this much, your eldest brother is already very satisfied."
The three nodded in agreement. That was indeed the case. If they had been stronger and possessed more capital, perhaps the other party would have invested in them.
But for now, Xu Xiao was already completely satisfied with this outcome.
At first, he had worried that the other party might refuse.
Fortunately, everything had gone smoothly.
Xu Xiao looked at his three brothers. "Let's go. It's time to head to that place."
The four stood, their gazes turning toward the treasure land that had once forced them to stop in their tracks.
This time, they finally had the ability to go there. Even if they were borrowing someone else's strength, being able to borrow it was a skill in itself, wasn't it?
Xu Xiao had been somewhat suspected of plotting against Chen Jianjun, but it could not be denied that he had indeed helped Chen Jianjun. Thus, Chen Jianjun turned a blind eye to what Xu Xiao had done.
In the end, they were merely taking what they each needed.
With the small swords Chen Jianjun had given them, Xu Xiao and the others still did not walk openly through Sunset Forest. They remained cautious, avoiding danger whenever they could.
After all, they only had four small swords. Every one they used was one less, so Xu Xiao and the others had to conserve them.
Outside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, the four arrived once again.
Xu Xiao took out the small sword Chen Jianjun had given him. The four circled the area and found a spot where they could use it without damaging the Immortal Herbs.
Following Chen Jianjun's instructions, Xu Xiao began to activate the small sword.
"You three, be careful. Move back."
Xu Xiao called out.
As Soul Power flowed into it, the small sword began to hum. A terrifying sword qi shot into the sky, and the intent of the Seven Kill Sword burst forth.
A killing move of the sword path poured down!
Xu Xiao's eyes widened as he watched the poisonous mist get cleaved apart by a single strike. The small mountain beside it was sheared flat as well, while sword intent continuously eroded the surrounding mist.
The poisonous mist crackled and popped. The mist around them tried to surge forward, but the sword intent remained. The instant it touched it, it scattered.
Seeing this, Xu Xiao said, "Take out your small swords and protect me as we move!"
Xu Xiao would still be injured if he passed through while the sword intent lingered here, but with the small swords Chen Jianjun had given them, things were different.
The three protected Xu Xiao as they entered the treasure land they had long dreamed of!
The passage they had entered through had not yet disappeared. It would only return to normal once Chen Jianjun's sword intent dissipated, while the severed mountaintop had fallen outside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
It had not affected the inside of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well in the slightest.
They had deliberately chosen this location. With the mountain at their backs, they could avoid affecting the interior.
The four looked at everything before them and took a deep breath. Waves of mingled ice-and-fire energy washed over them.
"We're finally, finally inside!"
Xu Xiao was overjoyed. After several years in this world, he had finally seen hope for his rise.
Yue Guan stared fixedly at the strange and exotic flowers and plants. He loved them—he absolutely loved them.
"E-Eldest Brother, it's the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum! It's actually the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!"
Yue Guan had seen it. Beside the red and blue waters, he saw the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.
As Yue Guan trotted over, Xu Xiao immediately called out, "Third Brother, don't touch the lake water! It'll kill you!"
However, Xu Xiao had worried for nothing. Yue Guan slowly crouched before the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and carefully, gently stroked the Immortal Herb.
Xu Xiao and the others breathed a sigh of relief. He simply liked flowers and plants.
"Eldest Brother, are these the Immortal Herbs you mentioned before?" Gui Mei looked around. The most spectacular sights here were the red-and-blue lake and the strange Immortal Herbs growing all around it.
Xu Xiao nodded lightly. "They are Immortal Herbs, but they aren't so easy to consume."
"We aren't like Third Brother. He has already found the Immortal Herb best suited to him."
Hearing Xu Xiao's words, Dugu Bo felt somewhat envious. How could this chrysanthemum have such good luck?
The other two understood as well. These Immortal Herbs were their opportunity.
Xu Xiao looked at Yue Guan's absorbed expression and did not disturb him. There was nothing wrong with a little boy liking flowers and plants, as long as he did not go out and cause trouble.
The three wandered around the area, leaving Yue Guan alone to admire his flowers and plants.
The three stopped nearby. Xu Xiao looked at Gui Mei and Dugu Bo. "Second Brother, you can obtain your first Soul Ring now."
Gui Mei was overjoyed at those words, his eyes fixed intently on Xu Xiao.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo immediately stopped Gui Mei. "Second Brother, Eldest Brother isn't a Soul Ring. Don't tell me you want to absorb him?"
"Hahahaha!"
Xu Xiao and Gui Mei burst out laughing. Gui Mei laughed as he patted Dugu Bo's shoulder. "Fourth Brother, that is not quite right."
"My Soul Ring really can only depend on Eldest Brother. Not just mine—even yours and Third Brother's Soul Rings will have to depend on Eldest Brother in the future."
"And Eldest Brother's Soul Rings will depend on us!"
Gui Mei's words left Dugu Bo completely confused. Weren't they all helping each other? Why did it sound so different coming from his mouth?
Xu Xiao saw at once that Dugu Bo did not understand. "Fourth Brother, you'll understand in a moment."
Dugu Bo said, "In a moment? Eldest Brother, if we're going to hunt a Soul Ring later, there was no need for us to come in here just now."
Gui Mei loved seeing Dugu Bo look so clueless.
"You, honestly. You'll know soon enough."
As he spoke, Xu Xiao summoned his martial soul, and white light immediately burst forth.
The ninety days had now passed. It was time to give Dugu Bo something shocking.
"Eldest Brother, if you're getting a Soul Ring for Second Brother, then get him one. Why did you summon your martial soul?"
"There aren't any Soul Beasts here either."
Dugu Bo stared blankly at the two grinning men before him.
"Hahahaha, Dugu Bo, I just love that clueless look of yours. Remember to open your eyes wide and watch carefully."
Yue Guan, who was crouched beside his Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, turned back and called out.